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Watch: Jos Buttler Turns Down SRK's Humble Request, Then Gets A Big Hug

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening batter Jos Buttler was the superstar of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Tuesday. Buttler's unbeaten ton helped the Royals register the 'biggest-ever run-chase in IPL history', 224 runs, against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Buttler battled cramps and lack of support from the other end of the pitch as he scored 107 off 60 balls to take his team through at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After the game, even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan couldn't resist congratulating Buttler on the performance. The duo's post-match meet truly won fans' hearts on the internet. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Reprimanded For Code Of Conduct Breach, Handed Hefty Fine

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL game against Rajasthan Royals. KKR lost to Royals by two wickets here on Tuesday with Jos Buttler smashing an unbeaten 107 off 60 balls.

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan's "Don't Be Sad GG" Remark Prompts Epic Reaction From Gautam Gambhir

Seeing his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffer a narrow defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan decided to lift the team's morale. SRK gave an inspiring speech in the KKR dressing room, asserting that there will be days like this where the team would end up being second best despite 'deserving to win'. It was the Jos Buttler show that won Rajasthan the match but Shah Rukh wanted his Knight Riders team to focus on the big picture and continue doing what they have so far this season. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

Jos Buttler's "Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni" Remark After Snatching Heroic Victory Against KKR

Rajasthan Royals' star Jos Buttler on Tuesday said he never lost self belief during his match-winning hundred here and took a leaf out of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli's books on how to achieve targets from adverse situations. Buttler, who missed RR's last game against Punjab Kings due to an injury, single-handedly pulled off IPL's biggest chase while overwhelming Kolkata Knight Riders' 223 for 6 in the last ball of the match, remaining unbeaten on 107 off 60 balls.

Rajasthan Royals Pull Off IPL's Biggest Run Chase To Beat KKR By 2 Wickets

Jos Buttler swung his bat merrily on way to a 60-ball 107 and single-handedly lifted Rajasthan Royals to a sensational two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, pulling off the IPL's biggest run chase on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, Sunil Narine's 109 off 56 balls powered hosts KKR to a formidable 223/6 in front of a packed Eden Gardens. But Buttler had other ideas as he dragged the Royals, dead an buried at 121/6 in the 13th over, past the target of 224 in the last ball of the game after the visitors needed 46 runs in the last three overs, and 28 in 12 balls. Batting first on a fresh pitch, Narine blazed away to a 49-ball 100 to lead KKR's charge in this top-of-the-table clash.

KKR Skipper Shreyas Iyer Explains Decision To Give Varun Chakravarthy Last Over Against Jos Buttler

Following his side's disappointing 2-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that it is "hard" to explain what happened in the game. While speaking after the end of the match, Shreyas said that emotions were on a roller-coaster in the last moment of the game since they hadn't thought that they would get into a close situation.

SRK's Reaction To Last-Over IPL Drama Sums Up KKR vs RR Match

It was the day of another last-over drama at the IPL 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders looked like pocketing the match against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens but Jos Buttler had some other idea. The RR star batter scored 107* as RR chased down a target of 224 - the highest ever in IPL history - on the last ball of the 20th over. With the win, RR consolidated their top spot with 12 points from seven matches while KKR are second with eight points from six matches.

Updated IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs RR Game: Rajasthan Royals Consolidate Top Spot

Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. Jos Buttler played a sensational knock to guide his side to victory on the final ball of the match as Sunil Narine's maiden T20 century went in vain. Thanks to the win, RR have 12 points from 7 matches and are best placed to book their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs. KKR, on the other hand, remained second with eight points but they still have the best NRR (Net Run Rate) in the competition. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are third and fourth respectively with eight points each. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at the bottom of the table.

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Watch: Jos Buttler Turns Down SRK's Humble Request, Then Gets A Big Hug

KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Reprimanded For Code Of Conduct Breach, Handed Hefty Fine

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan's "Don't Be Sad GG" Remark Prompts Epic Reaction From Gautam Gambhir

Jos Buttler's "Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni" Remark After Snatching Heroic Victory Against KKR

Rajasthan Royals Pull Off IPL's Biggest Run Chase To Beat KKR By 2 Wickets

KKR Skipper Shreyas Iyer Explains Decision To Give Varun Chakravarthy Last Over Against Jos Buttler

SRK's Reaction To Last-Over IPL Drama Sums Up KKR vs RR Match

Updated IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs RR Game: Rajasthan Royals Consolidate Top Spot